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first, taxes. democrats want to let tax cuts for the wealthy to expire but republicans are generally opposed to the plan. individuals would be hit with huge tax hikes if lawmakers cannot find common ground. second component of the fiscal cliff is large federal spending cuts. the cuts will take effect if the two parties fail to strike a deal. spending would be reduced in areas such as health care which democrats oppose. the defense budget would also be cut. republicans are against that happening. the u.s. congressional budget office says the sudden belt-tightening could cause negative growth by the fourth quarter of 2013. the unemployment rate is expected to rise above 9% if the economy dampens. the european and japanese economies are losing steam. economists are focusing on whether leaders can avoid the fiscal cliff and keep the economy on track. >>> u.s. markets have closed for the day. here are the closing figures. >>> new japanese prime minister shinzo abe has given a new year address. he promis
first, taxes. democrats want to let tax cuts for the wealthy to expire but republicans are generally opposed to the plan. individuals would be hit with huge tax hikes if lawmakers cannot find common ground. second component of the fiscal cliff is large federal spending cuts. the cuts will take effect if the two parties fail to strike a deal. spending would be reduced in areas such as health care which democrats oppose. the defense budget would also be cut. republicans are against that...
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in government revenue despite tax increases. he says he has to form budgets carefully to prevent a recurren recurrence. chief cabinet secretary yos yoshi hirasuda spoke out against the next bank of japan governor and says it should be someone to -- views on ending deflation. the current governor will step down in april when his term expires. cabinet ministers can appoint the new governor with diet approval. >> the prime minister has stated his views on pulling our country out of deflation since he became ldp leader. i think it's only natural to choose a person who shares such ideas. >> suga said abe gave instructions for a large scale a budget for this fiscal year. he hopes it will boou the flagging economy. the south korean president elect said she would tackle the growing disparity between the giant conglomerates and smaller businesses. she's now trying to keep the election promise. she met representatives of an association of smaller companies and merchants. she said she wants to protect the interests of smaller businesses by
in government revenue despite tax increases. he says he has to form budgets carefully to prevent a recurren recurrence. chief cabinet secretary yos yoshi hirasuda spoke out against the next bank of japan governor and says it should be someone to -- views on ending deflation. the current governor will step down in april when his term expires. cabinet ministers can appoint the new governor with diet approval. >> the prime minister has stated his views on pulling our country out of deflation...
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japan also plans to double consumption tax to 10% by october 2015. but the international monetary fund says a minimum of 15% is needed for full fiscal rehabilitation. the new government says it will first tackle economic recovery and plans to draft an extra budget for the current fiscal year. >>> populous, prosperous, pushing ahead. china's rise brought it wealth, power, and problems. an income gap divides its people. pollution threatens their health. and disputes at sea strains relations with its neighbors. find out the challenges china faces, on "newsline." >>> traffic in china is said to be more of a free-for-all than an orderly procession. motorists often ignore other motorists and pedestrians too, and the pedestrians also play fast and loose with the rules. one result, lots of accidents. so authorities are taking action. nhk world's takafumi terui has the report. >> reporter: red lights don't stop these pedestrians. and crossings, who needs them? as for drivers, when they change lanes, they barely give a thought to other motorists. not a day goe
japan also plans to double consumption tax to 10% by october 2015. but the international monetary fund says a minimum of 15% is needed for full fiscal rehabilitation. the new government says it will first tackle economic recovery and plans to draft an extra budget for the current fiscal year. >>> populous, prosperous, pushing ahead. china's rise brought it wealth, power, and problems. an income gap divides its people. pollution threatens their health. and disputes at sea strains...
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a year will pay more taxes. that's $200,000 higher than the threshold president barack obama originally proposed. that is the senate deal postponed by two months, the spending cuts that are scheduled to start on january 1st. the senate passed the bill on two tuesday, two hours after the december 31st deadline. members of the republican-led house of representatives will vote on the bill on tuesday. lawmakers are expected to work on a stopgap measure to ensure the impact of the suspended tax cuts is minimal. >>> doctors treating hillary clinton say they have found a blood clot between her brain and skull. but they say she is making an excellent recovery. staff at a hospital in new york issued a statement on monday, a day after clinton arrived for treatment. last month, doctors diagnosed her with a concussion after a stomach virus caused her to become dehydrated and faint. she had been resting at home since then. medical personnel say an mri revealed a clot in a vein between clinton's right here but they say she di
a year will pay more taxes. that's $200,000 higher than the threshold president barack obama originally proposed. that is the senate deal postponed by two months, the spending cuts that are scheduled to start on january 1st. the senate passed the bill on two tuesday, two hours after the december 31st deadline. members of the republican-led house of representatives will vote on the bill on tuesday. lawmakers are expected to work on a stopgap measure to ensure the impact of the suspended tax cuts...
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president is asking congressional executives to compile a compromise plan that features continued tax cuts for the middle class. that represents a shift in his policy that called for higher taxes on the wealthy, along with measures to cut the fiscal deficit. talks between democrats and republicans came to a standstill last week. a deal still remains uncertain. the republicans canceled a vote on their compromise plan. that's because many republicans remain opposed to any kind of tax hikes. >>> china has opened what it calls the world's longest high-speed rail line. the railway links the capital city of beijing and ghangzhou in the south. shun ishibe have more. >> reporter: the first high-speed train for beijing is about to leave guangzhou south railway station. many passengers are carrying coats, because the temperature in beijing is about 20 degrees centigrade lower than here in guangzhou. the new line stretches nearly 2,300 kilometers, including a section already in service. the trip between the two cities will take about eight hours instead of the current 20 1/2 hours. china says it
president is asking congressional executives to compile a compromise plan that features continued tax cuts for the middle class. that represents a shift in his policy that called for higher taxes on the wealthy, along with measures to cut the fiscal deficit. talks between democrats and republicans came to a standstill last week. a deal still remains uncertain. the republicans canceled a vote on their compromise plan. that's because many republicans remain opposed to any kind of tax hikes....